“It looks like it will die,” Nishibori said of the cherry tree, “but it’s not going to die. The next spring, there will be ...

Next comes Kenrokuen in Kanazawa, one of Japan's most picturesque historic cities, known for its geisha heritage and rich ...

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Tokyo is a city that never stops surprising me. I’ve been here on all of my 7+ trips to Japan, and every single time, I ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. For many, sento are still a vital part of daily life in Japan, each governed by a strict set of customs.

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The world has few such serene places as Japan's traditional gardens ... Finally, there is Kairakuen in Mito city, north of Tokyo, a mid-19th century garden with 3,000 blossoming plum trees ...

Tourists can capture beautiful sakura blossoms with the majestic backdrop of Mount Fuji. While spring is the best time to admire sakura in this park, in the fall, this place ... by the Japan National ...

It makes the city so beautiful." Tsunoda's favourite place to enjoy the sight ... visitors try wagyu steak when they're in Tokyo. Translating to "Japanese cow", wagyu is globally regarded as ...

From Hello Kitty to Pikachu, the country changed what the world considers adorable. But do these characters represent joy — ...